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How to get fromBenton Harbor to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Benton Harbor to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 58m
    $210–382

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    9h 13m
    $190–481

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 34m
    $1,253–1,989

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive  2,094.1 mi

    1. Drive from Benton Harbor to Los Angelescar car 2,094.1 mi
    33h
    $383–552

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 59m
    $207–799

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 56m
    $298–572

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 22m
    $205–470

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    9h 5m
    $237–898

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    9h 17m
    $231–850

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 25m
    $202–707

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Benton Harbor, MI, USA and California, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Los Angeles via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Los Angeles Union Station via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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